15oz Hessian cloth 36″ wide

15oz Heavy-Duty Upholstery Hessian, 36" Wide

15oz Heavy-Duty Upholstery Hessian is a very tightly woven natural jute cloth made for traditional furniture upholstery, spring covering and retaining natural fillings.

Sometimes referred to as tarpaulin hessian, this is the heaviest and most closely woven hessian available in Status Fabrics' range. Its dense construction makes it particularly useful where a firm upholstery foundation is required or where loose hair and fibres need to be prevented from working through the fabric.

At 36" wide (approximately 91cm), this traditional upholstery hessian is supplied by the linear metre or in complete 50-metre rolls.

For alternative cloth weights and widths, see Hessian & Lining Cloths range.

Product Specifications

• Material: Natural woven jute hessian.
• Weight: 15oz.
• Weave: Very tight.
• Width: 36" (approximately 91cm).
• Supply options: Per metre or 50-metre roll.
• Alternative name: Tarpaulin hessian.
• Applications: Spring covering, traditional upholstery foundations and filling retention.

The tight weave helps create a barrier between upholstery fillings and adjoining layers, reducing the risk of loose hair or fibres migrating through the cloth.

This product is not a waterproof tarpaulin; the term refers to its heavy traditional woven construction.

Applications for 15oz Upholstery Hessian

Heavy-duty hessian is used in furniture construction where a dense woven cloth is required beneath or over traditional upholstery fillings.

Typical applications include:

• Spring covering: Creating a firm internal cloth layer above appropriately secured upholstery springs.
• Hair and coir retention: Helping contain loose natural fibres within traditional upholstered furniture.
• Traditional seat upholstery: Providing a foundation beneath suitable padding layers.
• Sofa and chair backs: Supporting appropriate internal upholstery constructions.
• Antique restoration: Replacing worn or deteriorated heavy hessian while preserving traditional construction methods.
• Specialist furniture work: Creating durable internal layers where a very tightly woven natural cloth is specified.

For traditional fillings, browse Status Fabrics' Hair & Coir and Felts & Wadding ranges.

Comparing 10oz, 12oz and 15oz Hessian

The 10oz Medium-Weave Hessian is a general-purpose cloth, available in 40" and 72" widths for upholstery seats, backs and arms.

The 12oz Tight-Weave Hessian provides a heavier, closer weave in a useful 72" width for larger furniture sections.

This 15oz very tight-weave hessian offers the densest construction in the range, particularly where traditional fillings need containing.

For lightweight filling-retention work, consider 7oz Open-Weave Hessian.

Where a specialist natural linen fabric is preferred, There is also 100% Natural Linen Scrim.

Measuring and Fitting 15oz Hessian

Measure the furniture section before ordering, allowing sufficient cloth for tensioning, turning around frame rails and securing the edges.

The 36" width is suitable for many chairs, arms and narrower furniture sections. Wider frames may require careful planning or an alternative fabric width.

Before fitting hessian over springs, inspect the frame and spring arrangement to ensure the underlying structure is secure. Apply even tension without distorting the springs or the woven cloth.

Use suitable Upholstery Staples or traditional upholstery tacks according to the furniture construction.

For accurate cutting, see Upholstery Shears & Snips.

As with other woven jute fabrics, allow sufficient material around the edges to accommodate any fraying and achieve a secure finish.

15oz Heavy-Duty Upholstery Hessian is a very tight-weave natural jute fabric made for traditional furniture upholstery, spring covering and retaining natural upholstery fillings.

Also known as tarpaulin hessian, this woven cloth is particularly useful where a dense upholstery foundation is required. Its close weave helps prevent upholstery hair, coir and other loose fibres from working through the fabric.

Product specifications:

• Material: Natural woven jute hessian.
• Weight: 15oz.
• Weave: Very tight.
• Width: 36" (approximately 91cm).
• Supply: Per linear metre or 50-metre roll.
• Applications: Spring covering, upholstery foundations, hair and fibre retention, furniture restoration.
• Suitable for: Professional upholsterers and traditional furniture restorers.

The 15oz construction makes this the heaviest hessian in Status Fabrics' range, particularly suitable for demanding traditional upholstery work.

For lighter alternatives, see 12oz Tight-Weave Hessian, 10oz Medium-Weave Hessian and 7oz Open-Weave Hessian.

Complete your project with Natural Hair & Coir Fillings, Upholstery Staples and Upholstery Shears.

see the complete Hessian & Lining Cloths range for related upholstery materials.